HR Business Partner

HGA; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Success sharing bonus

401(k) guaranteed contribution

Paid parental leave

Medical, dental and life insurance

PTO

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

HGA in Milwaukee, WI seeks an HR Business Partner/Sr HR Business Partner to partner with leaders, translating priorities into practical people strategies that drive performance and engagement across the organization.

The role supports Milwaukee and Madison offices, travels as needed, and follows a hybrid model with three days in the office each week. Competitive benefits and bonus programs are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience partnering with leaders across employee relations, performance, talent management and organizational development.
• Strong business acumen to align people strategies with business objectives.
• Knowledge of federal and Wisconsin employment law; multi-state experience preferred.
• Experience supporting professional services or knowledge-based organizations preferred.
• Analytical mindset with ability to leverage workforce data for decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Experience with HR systems; familiarity with learning platforms preferred.
• HR certifications (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to translate priorities into actionable HR strategies.
• Coach leaders to improve leadership effectiveness and people-management capability.
• Guide managers on employee relations, performance management, and team development.
• Support rollout of performance management and talent development processes.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and Compensation on workforce planning and pay practices.

Skills

Leadership

Employee relations

Performance management

Talent management

Organizational development

Workforce planning

Coaching

Influence

Data-driven decisions

HR systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, business or related field

Tools

HR systems

Performance management platforms

Job description

Overview:

HR Business Partner/Sr HR Business Partner

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Join HGA’s HR team and partner with business leaders to shape and execute people strategies driving organizational performance, employee engagement, and sustainable growth.

The HR Business Partner serves as a trusted advisor to leaders across the business, translating organizational priorities into practical people strategies. You'll provide coaching and guidance on workforce planning, organizational design, employee relations, leadership development, and talent management while helping cultivate an inclusive, engaging, and high-performing culture that enables our multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional design solutions.

This position supports both our Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin offices and requires regular travel between locations. The role follows a hybrid work model, with a minimum of three days per week in the office.

In this role you will focus in these areas:

Strategic Partnership

• Collaborate with business leaders to understand organizational priorities and translate them into actionable HR strategies.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on workforce planning, organizational design, and talent development initiatives.
• Support the implementation of job architecture, competency frameworks, and career pathways developed by the Director of Talent Management.

Leadership Coaching & Influence

• Serve as a trusted coach and thought partner to leaders, strengthening leadership effectiveness, judgment, accountability, and people-management capability.
• Use thoughtful questions, candid feedback, and constructive challenge to help leaders consider different perspectives and make sound people and organizational decisions.
• Build trusted relationships while maintaining the independence and judgment to challenge assumptions, surface difficult issues, and influence leaders toward effective outcomes.
• Help leaders build the capability and confidence to address employee, performance, and team issues directly, adapting coaching and influencing approaches to the leader and situation.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Provide guidance and coaching to managers on employee relations, performance management, and team development.
• Partner with leadership to foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing culture aligned with company values.
• Identifyengagement trends and recommend initiatives to improve retention and employee satisfaction.

Performance & Talent Management

• Support the rollout and adoption of performance management processes that promote feedback and continuous improvement.
• Assistinidentifyinghigh-potential employees andfacilitatedevelopment plans in partnership with Learning & Development.
• Monitor workforce metrics and provide insights to inform talent decisions.

HR Program Implementation

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to support strategic hiring initiatives and workforce planning.
• Collaborate with Compensation & Benefits to ensure pay practices align with job architecture and market competitiveness.

What you will need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years minimum of progressive HR experience partnering with leaders in areas including employee relations, performance management, talent management, and organizational development.
• Demonstrated business acumen with the ability to build trusted relationships, influence leaders, and align people strategies with business objectives.
• Strong knowledge of federal employment law and Wisconsin employment law; multi-state employment law experience preferred.
• Experience supporting professional services or other knowledge-based organizations preferred.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage workforce data and insights to inform decision-making.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Experience with HR systems; familiarity with performance management and learning platforms preferred.
• HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR) is a plus.
• Ability to travel between the Milwaukee and Madison offices as business needs require.

Salary Information:

The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted.Actual compensation will be based upon work experience, education, licensurerequirementsand/or skill level and will befinalizedat the time of offer. Individuals in this role working more than 24 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in HGA’s robust benefit programs which include an annual bonus and success sharing bonus program, 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as PTO and short- and long-term disability programs. Salary Range:$115,000 - $150,000 depending on qualifications and experience. The level of this position (HR Business Partner or Senior HR Business Partner) will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, capabilities, and demonstrated readiness for the role

Additional Information:

HGA is a place where you can do your best work. We believe that enduring, impactful design results from deep insight into the people and passions that animate each unique environment. We value empathy,are fueledby curiosity, and embrace thehard workthat leads to innovation. Equally important is our commitment to creating a culture of inclusivity and diversity where we encourage your originality, respect the need for flexibility and work-life balance, and empower your desired career growth. HGA is anational award-winning interdisciplinary design firm rooted in architecture and engineering.

Learn more about ushere.